Kia Tasman 2025 News
Why the 2020s belongs to Korea and not China or Japan
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 19 Aug 2025
Sorry, Swifties.
While we appreciate the cultural phenomenon that is singer/songwriter, artist and philanthropist Taylor Swift, this is not a paean to a great pop star, but, rather, a reference to the year that marked Japan’s stellar ascension as the biggest threat to the established carmakers of that time. Their fear was existential as well as actual.
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The real dual-cab battle of 2025
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By Andrew Chesterton · 27 Jul 2025
The hottest ute battle of 2025 looks like it will contain two new faces, with the battle between Ford and Toyota overshadowed by the race between two relative – and unexpected – newcomers.
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Kia Cab Chassis priced!
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By Tom White · 27 Jun 2025
The Kia Tasman dual cab-chassis has a price-tag ahead of its August arrival.
Competition no problem for for Kia Tasman
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By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Jun 2025
Kia Australia concedes the ute market is more crowded and competitive than ever before, but the number of new players and products hasn't dampened its expectations for the Tasman, with the brand saying it welcomes the competition.
ARB teases new kit to toughen up Kia Tasman
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By Chris Thompson · 17 Jun 2025
Will these local additions give the Tasman additional visual flair?
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Kia's Tasman ute testing for Police
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By Laura Berry · 12 Jun 2025
Kia has confirmed to CarsGuide its Tasman ute is currently being evaluated by police forces around Australia.
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Kia Tasman's incredible order bank revealed
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By Andrew Chesterton · 07 Jun 2025
The Kia Tasman appears off to a running start in Australia, with the new diesel dual-cab accruing enough orders to see it finish ahead of the Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Mazda BT-50 and BYD Shark 6 – and alongside the Isuzu D-Max – in its first month of deliveries.
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Kia hints at Tasman electrification plans
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By Tom White · 31 May 2025
The long-awaited Kia Tasman ute will finally land in customer hands in July of this year, arriving locally with a single 2.2-litre diesel engine option.
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Kia defends 2.2-litre diesel engine as Tasman nears
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By Tom White · 20 May 2025
Kia has defended its passenger-car-sourced 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine as the correct powertrain for its incoming Tasman ute
Has Kia just revealed its hybrid hero?
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By Andrew Chesterton · 17 May 2025
Has Kia just revealed its hybrid hero that will take on the Ford Ranger Raptor? The brand has just revealed the thumping WKNDR concept at the Seoul Motor Show, which would also happen to be the perfect vehicle to house the heavily rumoured 2.5-litre turbo-hybrid powertrain expected to make its debut in the Tasman.